Cycling

BMX

• BMX racing consists of eight riders and a complex course of high-speed curves, big bumps and even bigger jumps between the start gate and podium glory. The goal of BMX racing is simple, cross the finish line first. However, that is easier said than done. BMX racing is the perfect sport to build your fitness and bike handling skills whilst mentally challenging you at the same time. Our racers race everything from local club races all the way up to regional and national level.  

Cyclocross (CX)

• Cyclo-cross races typically take place through the autumn and winter months. Each CX race takes place on a short circuit, normally 1.5 to 2.5 miles in length, over an extensive number of laps. Courses feature a variety of terrains, such as paved tracks, wooded trails, grass banks and steep hills. A range of obstacles are also to be found at points around the course, challenging the rider at every turn. While much of the course can be ridden, the real secret to success is the ability to quickly dismount, carrying the bike while navigating many of the obstructions on foot and then remounting and picking up the pedalling pace without losing too much time.

Gravity Enduro (GE) 

• Gravity Enduro is a competitive event held on off-road terrain which has its focus on how fast the downhill sections of a course can be completed. It is a long event covering large distances with numerous sections against the clock. Enduro combines physical fitness for both the down and uphill parts of the race as well as mental stamina. In general, enduro races involve anywhere from 3-6 timed stages. The timed portions of the race are downhill varying in steepness, length, and difficulty depending on location and level of race you are competing at. Between each stage, there will be untimed “transfer stages” that are mostly uphill to get you to your next timed downhill section. 

Downhill (DH)  

• Downhill mountain biking is a genre of mountain biking practised on steep, rough terrain that often features jumps, drops, rock gardens and other technical obstacles. You are uplifted to the start of the course by either a ski lift or more commonly a van or land rover towing a trailer in this country. The format of a downhill race usually has a practise day the day before which consists of a track walk and as many practises runs of the track as you want.